Vital impact drives our sense of purpose. As an internationally renowned teaching and research hub, we tackle essential issues that matter to people, places and the planet. That's the kind of vital impact that defines our edge - from tracking environmental contaminants to improving the lives of people affected by homelessness, poverty and substance use.

Oceans cover 70 per cent of the Earth's surface, and it's waters are vital to our planetary life support system. Understanding how our activities affect oceans is critical for the future for the planet—and us.

Working with community groups and leaders, governments, health authorities and other health care agencies, our researchers are constantly working towards improving the health and well-being of Canadians.